Pulkit Samrat: If web release is feasible and saves lives, let’s do that

MUMBAI: A number of Bollywood projects that were meant for a theatrical release have taken the digital route. While the industry stands divided on whether it’s a good move by producers to let their films directly release on OTT, actor Pulkit Samrat feels one needs to understand what’s profitable in the present scenario.

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“The producers need to recover their money to fund their next projects. We can neither pressure them to not release their films on OTT, nor the government to reopen theatres. We need to take one step at a time. If web release looks feasible and saves lives, let’s do that for now. When theatres reopen, we can balance like earlier. We need to ensure nobody goes home penniless in such times,” explains the actor, who would go with “whatever works for the betterment of the project and team."

With two films lined up next — Haathi Mere Saathi and Taish — Samrat is raring to resume work, but he’s also concerned about safety and hopes proper measures would be taken. Till that happens, he’s making the most of this time with his lady love, Kriti Kharbanda.

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Credits: Hindustan Times